PYONGYANG: North Korean authorities have reported the discovery of a crashed South Korean drone in Pyongyang, claiming evidence of South Korean military involvement in drone flights for leaflet distribution. The Ministry of National Defense of North Korea stated that the remains of the drone were found, indicating its use for long-range reconnaissance, APA reports citing TASS.

According to Azeri-Press News Agency, North Korean experts identified the drone as a light reconnaissance type similar to those previously displayed by the South Korean military during a public event for “ROK Army Day.” The discovery was made in Sopho-dong, Hyongjesan District. In response to the incident, North Korea’s General Staff has ordered artillery and other key military units near the border to maintain full combat readiness.

The North Korean defense ministry spokesman warned that any future violations of North Korean territory by South Korean military assets would be viewed as severe provocations. Such acts would be considere
d declarations of war, prompting an immediate retaliatory attack. The North Korean Foreign Ministry further alleged that South Korean drones had intruded into Pyongyang’s airspace on three separate occasions to disperse leaflets.